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By Jon Donnis
Channel 4 has confirmed it will bring TFI Friday back to its original home, acquiring six episodes of Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube series TFI Friday Unplugged, hosted by Chris Evans. It marks a return for a format that once defined a certain strain of late night British entertainment.
The weekly show is set to debut at 11pm on Friday 17th April, with episodes also available to stream free via Channel 4 and its YouTube channel. The late slot feels intentional, keeping the spirit of the original while placing it into a modern viewing schedule.
The opening episode features a broad mix of guests, including Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal and Jack Savoretti, alongside Sindhu Vee and actors Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. It is a varied line up that reflects the show’s long standing mix of music, comedy and conversation.
Back in the 1990s, TFI Friday became known for live performances, loose interviews and a sense that anything could happen. That unpredictability helped define it. This Unplugged version keeps that core identity but shifts towards a more intimate and contemporary feel.
The series was acquired by Cimran Shah, Commissioning Editor for Reality Entertainment at Channel 4, signalling a clear push to revive a familiar name with a slightly different tone.
TFI Friday Unplugged begins on Channel 4 on Friday 17th April.
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